In Britain you may often hear “Drop in any time” or “Come to see me soon”, but you can’t really do that. People just say those things to make you feel welcome. It is better to telephone before visiting someone at home. If you receive a written invitation to an event that says “RSVP”. You should reply to let the person who sent the invitation know whether or not you plan to go.
You should never accept an invitation unless you really plan to go. You may refuse by saying, “Thank you for inviting me, but I will not be able to come.” If, after accepting, you are unable to go, be sure to tell those who are expecting you as soon as possible that you will not be there.
Though it is not necessarily expected that you give a gift to your host, it is considered polite to do so, especially if you have been invited for a meal. Flowers, chocolate, or a small gift are all appropriate（合适的）. A thank-you note or telephone call after the visit is also considered polite and is an appropriate way to express your appreciation for the invitation.
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1. What can you do when a British friend says, “Drop in any time”?
| A．Visit him or her at any time. | B．Say no time to him or her seriously. |
| C．Visit him or her soon. | D．Telephone him or her before visiting. |
| A．请自便 | B．请回复 | C．请接受 | D．请来访 |
| A．Do not give him or her an answer. |
| B．Tell another friend to go instead of you. |
| C．Tell him or her that you can’t be there for some reason. |
| D．Tell him or her that you don’t want to go there. |
| A．Refuse the invitation without telling anyone. |
| B．Buy small presents when invited. |
| C．Write a thank-you note after a visit. |
| D．Give a telephone call after a visit. |
| A．In an invitation. | B．In a guidebook. | C．On a poster. | D．On a postcard. |
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Hawaii passed a law making it illegal to text or look down at a mobile device while crossing the street. It is the first state with a law like this. Do people think more places should accept such a law? The LA Times did a survey. Here are some replies they received.
Rena Jose, 2, New York Which is more important, texting or safety? If you are looking at your phone while walking, you might not see a car come or traffic lights turn red. It can be very dangerous. For example, in Japan, one person fell into a lake and another got her leg stuck in a hole, because both had their mind on their phone. We should make texting while crossing the street illegal in more cities. |
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Bob Madigan, 45, Oregon As humans, we can make our own decisions. I’m not saying it’s safe, but we don’t need the government to babysit us. If we want to learn to make smart decisions, the government needs to stop telling us what to do. After all, this is a free country. |
Andrew Black, 34, Alaska This law is a good idea—compare this protection with seat belts. If this law is passed all over US, people will be worried. But is there really a way to please everyone? This would not be for fun. It would be safe and good for all Americans. |
1. According to the passage, in ____________, it is against the law if people text while crossing the street.
| A．Alaska | B．California | C．Hawaii | D．New York |
| A．win the hearts of more readers |
| B．encourage more states to pass the law |
| C．ask readers if they agree with texting while driving |
| D．learn about people’s opinions on texting while walking |
| A．using numbers | B．giving examples |
| C．asking questions | D．telling stories |
| A．违法的 | B．合法的 | C．普通的 | D． 吓人的 |
| A．Texting is more important than safety. |
| B．The law would help to keep Americans safe. |
| C．It’s easy to please everyone when passing a law. |
| D．Whether to text or not while walking is people’s own choice. |
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1. In which season do people in Australia celebrate Christmas ?| A．Spring. | B．Summer. | C．Autumn. | D．Winter. |
| A．Making a snowman. | B．Having a lunch together. |
| C．Swimming in the pool. | D．Playing cricket with friends. |
| A．Australians would go to restaurants to have Christmas dinner. |
| B．Santa Claus usually takes the sleigh to send gifts to children. |
| C．People in Australia don’t get together during Christmas. |
| D．Special weather makes Christmas in Australia different. |
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| A．Smoking is allowed in the modern United States. |
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| A．Every day, we should eat some vegetables. |
| B．All the people in the world have enough food to eat. |
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| B．Because he wants to have a best Christmas party. |
| C．Because he is good at making plans. |
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| A．the writer and his parents | B．the writer and his classmates | C．the writer and his family and friends |
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